warning VOLVO V70 2005 User Guide
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The inflatable curtains are designed to deploy only during certain side-impact collisions, depending on the crash
severity, angle, speed and impact. The inflatable curtains are not designed to deploy in all side impact situations.
In order for the IC to provide its best protection, both front seat occupants and both outboard rear seat occupants
should sit in an upright position with the seat belt properly fastened; adults using the seat belt and children using the
proper child restraint system. Only adults should sit in the front seats. Children must never be allowed in the front
passenger seat. See page 16
for guidelines. Failure to follow these instructions can result in injury to the vehicle
occupants.
When the rear seat backrest(s) are folded down, the car should not be loaded to a level higher than 2 in. (5 cm)
below the upper edge of the rear passenger door windows. Objects placed higher than this level could impede the
function of the inflatable curtain.
pg. 12 Whiplash Protection System (WHIPS)
Whiplash Protection System (WHIPS) - front seats only
The WHIPS system consists of specially designed hinges and brackets on the front seat backrests and head restraints
designed to help absorb some of the energy generated in a collision from the rear ("rear-ended").
In the event of a collision of this type, the hinges and brackets of the front seat backrests are designed to change
position slightly to allow the backrest/head restraint to help support the occupant's head before moving slightly
rearward. This movement helps absorb some of the forces that could result in the whiplash effect.
Do not wedge boxes, suitcases, etc. behind front seats
WARNING!
Any contact between the front seat backrests and the folded rear seat could impede the function of the WHIPS
system. If the rear seat is folded down, the occupied front seats must be adjusted forward so that they do not touch
the folded rear seat.
Boxes, suitcases, etc. wedged behind the front seats (see illustration above) could impede the function of the
WHIPS system.
The WHIPS system is designed to supplement the other safety systems in your car. For this system to function
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VOLVO V70
Chapter 2 - Instruments, switches and controls
pg. 25 Instruments, switches and controls
Interior26
Exterior27
Instruments28
Instrument panel29
Indicator and warning lights30
Text information window32
Switches in the center console33
Trip computer34
Cruise control35
Light switch panel37
Steering wheel adjustment/lock38
Ignition switch, Turn signals39
Windshield wipers/washers,40
Tailgate wipers/washers, Water repellent glass41
Warning flashers, heated mirrors/rear window, heated front seats42
Parking brake, auxiliary socket/ashtrays43
Electrically operated windows44
Rearview/sideview mirrors45
Power moonroof46
pg. 26 Interior
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pg. 29 Instrument panel
1 Turn signals
2 Text window
3 Temperature gauge
The pointer should be approximately midway on the gauge when driving.
Do not drive the car if the warning light is on. The text window will provide you with additional information.
If the engine temperature remains high, check coolant level - see page 148
.
4 Trip odometer/reset button
The trip odometer is used for measuring shorter distances. The last digit indicates 1/10 mile/kilometer. Press the button
quickly to toggle between trip odometers 1 and 2. Hold in the button for more than 2 seconds to reset.
5 Odometer
6 Speedometer
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7 General warning light (see page 30).
8 High beam indicator light
9 Tachometer
Indicates engine speed in thousands of rpm. Do not drive for long with the needle in the red section. The engine has an
built-in function preventing too high engine speed. When this function operates, you may discern some pulsation,
which is normal.
10 Gear and driving mode indicator
The currently selected driving mode is displayed here. If you use the Geartronic function on the automatic
transmission, the currently selected gear will be displayed.
11 Ambient temperature indicator
This display indicates the air temperature outside your car. A "snowflake" symbol in the text window is displayed
when the temperature is in the range of 23 - 36° F (-5 - +2° C).
Please note that this symbol does not indicate a fault with your car.
At low speeds or when the car is not moving, the temperature readings may be slightly higher than the actual ambient
temperature.
12 Clock/reset button
Turn the button to adjust the clock.
13 Fuel gauge
The fuel tank holds approximately:
Front wheel drive, non-turbo models - 18.5 US gal. (70 liters)
All turbo models - 18 US gal. (68 liters)
When the warning light comes on there are approximately 1.8 US gal. (8 liters) of fuel remaining.
14 Indicator and warning lights
pg. 30 Indicator and warning lights
The indicator and warning lights described on pages 30 and 31 should never stay on when driving*
When the ignition key is turned, all of the warning lights in the lower right-hand side of the instrument panel should
go on to test the function of the bulbs. If a light does not go off after the engine has started, the system indicated
should be inspected.
NOTE: The parking brake reminder light will not go off until the parking brake has been fully released.
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Warning lamp in the center of the instrument panel
This lamp lights up red or yellow depending on the severity of the fault that has been detected.
Yellow light: Follow the instructions shown in the text window.
Red light: Stop the car as soon as possible in a suitable location and read the message shown in the text window.
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
If the light comes on (or stays on after the vehicle has started), the SRS diagnostic system has detected a fault. Drive to
an authorized Volvo retailer for an inspection of the system. See the SRS section for more information.
Brake failure warning light
If the light comes on while driving or braking, stop immediately, open the hood and check the brake fluid level
in the reservoir. See page 154
for the location of the reservoir.
Canadian models are equipped with this warning light:
Oil pressure warning light
If the light comes on while driving, stop the car and then stop the engine immediately and check the engine oil
level . R-models are also equipped with an oil level warning system. See page 153
. If the light stays on after restart,
have the car towed to the nearest authorized Volvo retailer. After hard driving, the light may come on occasionally
when the engine is idling. This is normal, provided it goes off when the engine speed is increased.
Parking brake reminder light
This light will be on when the parking brake (hand brake) is applied. The parking brake lever is situated between the
front seats.
Canadian models are equipped with this warning light:
Generator warning light
If the light comes on while the engine is running, have the charging system checked.
* Rear fog light, if used, and trailer turn signal, if towing a trailer, will go on while driving.
pg. 31 Indicator and warning lights
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Rear fog light
This light indicates that the rear fog light is on.
Malfunction indicator lamp
On-Board Diagnostic II (OBDII): As you drive, a computer called "OBDII" monitors your car's engine, transmission,
electrical and emission systems. The CHECK ENGINE light will light up if the computer senses a condition that
potentially may need correcting. When this happens, please have your car checked by a Volvo retailer as soon as
possible.
A CHECK ENGINE light may have many causes. Sometimes, you may not notice a change in your car's behavior.
Even so, an uncorrected condition could hurt fuel economy, emission cleanliness, and driveability. Extended driving
without correcting the cause could even damage other components in your car.
Canadian models are equipped with this warning light:
NOTE : If the fuel filler cap is not closed tightly or if the engine is running when the car is refueled, the Malfunction
Indicator Lamp may indicate a fault. However, your vehicle's performance will not be affected. Use only Volvo
original or approved fuel filler caps.
Anti-lock Brake System ABS
If the warning light comes on, there is a malfunction of the ABS system (the standard braking system will still
function). The vehicle should be driven to a Volvo retailer for inspection. See page 21
for additional information.
Stability Traction Control (STC) system (option), or Dynamic Stability and Traction Control (DSTC) system
(option)
An indicator light will flash when STC or DSTC is actively working to stabilize the car. See pages 22-23
for more
detailed information.
Turn signal indicator - trailer (certain models)
If you are towing a trailer, this light will flash simultaneously with the turn signals on the trailer. If the light does not
flash when signaling, neither the trailer's turn signals nor the car's turn signals are functioning.
Seat belt reminder
This symbol lights up to indicate that the driver has not fastened his/her seat belt.
Tire pressure warning light
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See page 118 for more information on this function.
pg. 32 Text information window
Messages in the text window
When a warning light in the instrument panel comes on, a message is also displayed in the text window. After you
have read the message, you can erase it by pressing button A (see illustration above).
NOTE: Certain messages cannot be erased until the condition has been corrected.
Warning messages override text messages from any car feature that also uses the text window. A warning message
must be acknowledged (erased) before you can access the feature of your choice. Press button A to erase the warning
message.
Erased messages are stored in the system's memory until the required action has been taken. You can scroll through
the stored messages by pressing button A. The text window can be cleared (the message will be returned to memory)
by pressing button A again.
General messages
STOP SAFELY: Stop and switch off the engine - to help prevent serious risk of damage.
STOP ENGINE: Stop and switch off the engine - to help prevent serious risk of damage.
SERVICE URGENT: Take your car to an authorized Volvo retailer for inspection as soon as possible.
SEE MANUAL: Refer to your owner's manual. For additional information, please contact your Volvo retailer.
SERVICE REQUIRED: Take your car to an authorized Volvo retailer for inspection at your convenience (but
preferably before the next scheduled maintenance service).
FIX NEXT SERVICE: Have the system affected inspected at the next scheduled maintenance service.
TIME FOR REGULAR SERVICE: This light will come on at 7,500 mile (12,000 km) intervals, after 750 hours of
driving or after 12 months, whichever occurs first, to remind the driver that the service interval has been exceeded. The
light will stay on for 2 minutes after start until reset by the servicing retailer.
1) OIL LEVEL LOW/FILL OIL* Check the oil level and top up if necessary. See page 151, 153
.
2) OIL LEVEL LOW/STOP SAFELY* Stop as soon as possible and switch off the engine, check the oil level and
top up if necessary. See page 151, 153
.
2) OIL LEVEL LOW/STOP ENGINE* Stop as soon as possible and switch off the engine, check the oil level and
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top up if necessary. See page 151, 153.
2) OIL LEVEL LOW/SEE MANUAL* Stop as soon as possible and switch off the engine, check the oil level and
top up if necessary. See page 151, 153
.
* These messages apply to R-models only.
1) Orange warning triangle, see page 30
.
2) Red warning triangle, see page 30
.
pg. 33 Switches in the center console
The positions of these buttons may vary, depending on the specifications of your car
Stability Traction Control (STC)*/ Dynamic Stability Traction Control (DSTC)**
Press this switch to turn the Spin Control (SC) function of the STC/DSTC system on or off. To help reduce the risk
that the SC function is turned off inadvertently, the switch must be held in for at least half a second to disable this
function.
See pages 22-23
for more information. R-models only:
The Active Yaw Control function can also be deactivated. See page 22
for more information.
WARNING!
Please be aware that the car's handling characteristics may be affected if the Spin Control/Active Yaw Control
functions are switched off.
Disconnecting the alarm
This button is used to temporarily disconnect alarm sensors. See page 85
for further information
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Auxiliary socket
This 12 volt socket can be used to plug in certain accessories. The ignition key must be in position 1 (or higher) for the
auxiliary socket to function. See also page 43
for more information.
Front/rear park assist (option/accessory)
See page 100
for more information on this function.
Four-C active chassis system: R models only
Please see page 99
for information on adjusting the active chassis settings.
Power child locks (option)
See page 86
for more information on this function.
* Standard on all models except the T5 turbo.
** Standard on the T5 turbo/R-models, optional on all other models.
pg. 34 Trip computer (option)
Trip computer
The trip computer stores information gathered from several systems in your car and has four menus that can be
displayed in the text window.
Driving distance on current fuel reserve
Average fuel consumption
Current fuel consumption
Average speed
Current speed in mph (Canadian models only)
NOTE: Warning messages from the car's monitoring systems will override the trip computer function. If a warning
message is displayed in the text window while you are using the trip computer, you must acknowledge the message by
pressing button A. Press button A again to return to the trip computer function.
Trip computer controls and functions
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Seat adjustment
Adjust the power seat(s) with the controls at the side of the seat as follows:
1 Front edge of seat (raise/lower)
2 Forward - rearward
3 Rear edge of seat (raise/lower)
4 Backrest tilt
Power seat adjustment controls
NOTE: The power seats have an overload protector that activates if a seat is blocked by any object. If this occurs,
switch off the ignition (key in position 0) and wait about 20 seconds before operating the seat again.
Emergency stop
If the seat accidentally begins to move, press any of the buttons to stop the seat.
NOTE: Please refer to the following page for information on programming the memory function in the driver's seat.
Remote keyless entry system and the driver's seat
The remote control transmitter also controls the position of the electrically operated driver's seat in the following way:
1. Adjust the seat to your preferences.
2. When you leave your vehicle, lock it using the remote control.
The position of the seat is now stored in the remote control.
Automatic seat adjustment
To move the seat to the position in which you left it:
1. Unlock the driver's door with the same remote control (the one used to lock the doors).
2. Open the driver's door within 2 minutes.
The driver's seat will automatically move to the position in which you left it.
NOTE:
· The seat will move to this position even if someone else has moved it to a different seating position and locked the
car with a different remote control.
· This feature will work in the same way with all of the remote control transmitters (up to 3) that you use with your
vehicle.
· This feature will not function if your lock your vehicle with the key.
WARNING!
Because the driver's seat can be adjusted with the ignition off, children should never be left unattended in the car.
Movement of the seat can be STOPPED at any time by pressing any button on the power seat control panel.
Do not adjust the seat while driving. The seat should be adjusted so that the brake pedal can be depressed fully. In
addition, position the seat as far rearward as comfort and control allow.
The seat rails on the floor must not be obstructed in any way when the seat is in motion.
pg. 61 Front seats
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